Learn about social networking basics from the how, when, and where to network. The areas covered will include practical advice for your elevator speech, using social media, and finding events to put your newfound skills to practice. You will gain confidence from this session and be able to apply them for more effective networking.

1. Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
November 9, 2022 1

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Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
November 9, 2022

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NTS
Resource for job seekers
Learn, inquire and advance
Support
Network
A group of individuals
Shared industry, position or interest
Informational interview – Chat about role
This is why you network
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Jennifer W. – Marketing
Lucas H. – IT Professional
Liz F. – Graphics Designer
Michael D. – IT Professional
Sherry H. – Marketing
Rich M. – Project Manager
Cheryl W. – Bookkeeping
Kenya B. – Finance
I want to add your name to the list!!

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November Career Workshops & Services
Personalized Job Search Assistance Services
Resume Review, Mock Interview or LinkedIn Critique
To sign up, request the professional directly by email

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LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Monday November 14, 2022 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Wednesday November 16, 2022 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying Online
Monday December 5, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Guide to a Winning Interview
Wednesday December 7, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Network to Success Job Club
Learning from Successful Job Searches
Wednesday December 14, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

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Introduction
MCWN Volunteer since 2010 & Contractor since 2018
Career Coach Corner Blogger, Podcaster & Presenter
General Notes for Today
My contact info is on last slide
Presentation file will be available on SlideShare
Workshop is interactive
Social Media Revolution

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Overview
Define networking
The five Ws & H
Who, what, where, when, why & how
Elevator Speech or Tell Me About Yourself
Mobile Networking Apps
Goals
Locate events to attend that will interest you
Develop an elevator speech
Empower you to be a better networker
Lower anxiety level of new meetings

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Networking is a socioeconomic business activity
by which businesspeople and entrepreneurs
meet to form business relationships and to
recognize, create, or act upon business
opportunities, share information and seek
potential partners for ventures.

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Visualize your self in a positive light
Prepare mentally for situations
Laugh
Smile
How to be more confident

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Individuals in career transition
Entrepreneurs
Sales & Business development
People who want to help
People who need help
Everyone!!

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Exchange information or ideas
Meet people who can expand your business
Build base of advocates
Help individuals – Franchise conversation

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Giving vs getting
Come prepared with goals or objectives
Make yourself approachable
Taking action in the moment
Here & Now
Follow up
Practice

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Job Clubs
Library Events
Local Chamber of Commerce events
Business meetings
Community & volunteer activities
Daily business

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Eventbrite
Trade shows and conferences
Meetup
Networking events
Network After Work
Hobby interests
Social Media
My blog

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Eventbrite

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Meetup Networking Events

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Meetup Networking Events

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Network After Work

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Network After Work

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Network After Work

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Holidays are a great time to network
People are more friendly & happier at this time
Companies have set their budget for new year
Andy LaCivita talks Professional Networking Tips from Success Stories

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Get Involved in a “passionate network”
Make good use of your free time
Reach out to your personal network
Be knowledgeable
Find time for yourself
5 Tips for Job Search Success During
the Holidays & COVID

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Email
Phone call
Social Media
Coffee meet
Informational Interview

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Tools to network
Business cards
Resume
Mobile phone
Handbill
Speaking up

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Tools to network
Simple Introduction
Painful Elevator Ride
Elevator Pitch
Elaborate Introduction
Elevator Speech Example

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Stay focused on the person you are talking with
Ask open ended questions
Limit meaningless small talk
Use an ice breaker or question to start

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Begin with a simple lead
Smile
Hi or hello
Simple Introduction
I help people get the most out of their
computer at work, what do you do?
What do you hope to accomplish today?
How can I help you?
Can I ask you more about….?

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Exit Strategy
Exchange contact info (if you want to)
Introduce them to someone else you
Make plans to connect on LinkedIn or
chat later
Excuse yourself to……

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Send them a personal greeting
Ask open ended questions
e.g. Has 2022 been challenging for your career?
e.g. Do you have holiday plans?
e.g. What are you looking forward to in 2023?
Let them know you are in job search
Pay it forward

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Hi Bill,
We have not connected in some time so I
wanted to say hello and wish you a merry
Christmas. Has 2022 been challenging for
your career with Covid-19?
Regards,
Bob

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Hi Bill,
I have survived most of this year but find
myself in job search mode now. Let me
know if you hear of any opportunities for a
Customer Service Manager/Supervisor.
Perhaps I can help you if you find yourself
in a career transition in the future.

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Hi Bill,
I found your recent post in the ________
LinkedIn group very interesting. Would
you have time to chat more about ______
and your company? My experience is with
_______ at ________
Let’s connect on LinkedIn.
Bruce

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Professional networking website
Establish an internet presence
Virtual resume with media
Business development
Connections
#Networking (3,566,585 followers)

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LinkedIn makes it easy to network.
The mobile version has great tools.

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LinkedIn has made it easy to
share your profile with others
at networking events.
1 Click on the Search Bar.
A new screen will be displayed.
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LinkedIn has made it easy to
share your profile with others
at networking events.
1 Click on the symbol.
A new screen will be displayed.
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1 You can scan another person’s code.
2 Your code is displayed for scanning.
3 Share your code via email, Facebook, etc.
4 Save Qcode to your phone.
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Introvert's Guide To Networking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAPySGLL3gg
The art of active networking by Mark Sackett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjSPfGsaC3g
10 Simple Ways To Improve Your Networking Skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5xTbn6OnAA
Tell Me About Yourself by John Heaney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhWq1Q8uGg4&t=2s

46. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: 815-302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/
https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin

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NTS Job Club - Learning from Successful Job Searches
Wednesday December 14, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Questions, observations, comments and/or recent experiences
Can you share a recent networking situation?
What is one of your target companies?
Recent job applications?
Anyone do a prescreen call or interview recently?
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